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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

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Finally, even with all the references to the sounds of “running of mechanical systems,” design of HVAC, ductwork and venting, plumbing, and vertical transportation are always improving to operate more efficiently and quietly, thus lowering interior noise pollution.

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Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet

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Hybrid carpet refers to flooring that combines the comfort and acoustic benefits of carpet with the durability of a resilient floor. At the University of California, Merced, animal accidents required the facility staff to replace the carpet in about 15 percent of rooms yearly. What is hybrid carpet?